Black Students’ Experiences of Anti-Black Racism on Campus
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https://doi.org/10.18060/27825Keywords:
Anti-Black Racism, critical race theory, racism, social justice, Black social work students, social work educationAbstract
Catalyzed by numerous high-profile incidents of anti-Black police brutality within the context of systemic anti-Black racism, a global movement advocating for racial justice for Black lives has ignited conversations in academia. While universities across North America issued statements pledging commitment to racial equity, many lacked systemic mechanisms to enact meaningful change. With research on anti-Black racism in academia primarily focused on the U.S., the experiences of Black students in Canada remain underexplored. In this context, activist scholars from a Canadian university in Alberta conducted a two-phase mixed-methods case study to examine Black students’ experiences. This article presents findings from phase one, an online survey informed by critical race theory, completed by 113 self-identified Black students. Respondents shared insights on the university’s climate, incidents of anti-Black racism, its impacts on well-being, and dissatisfaction with institutional responses. Findings underscore the urgent need for systemic changes in representation, support, training, and curriculum development to address anti-Black racism meaningfully.
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